Mohinder chastises Noah for his irrationality in trying to take down the Company and defends their efforts to help people. Later, however, he reveals his knowledge of Strain 138 to Bob and criticizes the actions of the Company.

Maya defends Sylar for "accidentally" killing his mother based on her own experience killing Alejandro's wife.

Peter and Hiro, formerly allied to save the world from catastrophe, now find themselves opposing each other based on each of their experiences with Adam Monroe.

It is the stereotypical bad-turned-good guy versus bitter revenge-seeker. It is hard to determine whether the true victim is Noah for Rebecca's attempted attacks or Rebecca for Noah murdering her father.